DrivingSales

Notifications & Messages

From: Jared Hamilton

Hey - It’s time to join the thousands of other dealer professionals on DrivingSales. so you can get full access to the articles, discussions and people that are shaping the future of the automotive industry.

What Can AI Do For You?

As consumers increasingly demand an intuitive digital experience, considering something new like AI could reap major benefits

Read Now
Where Will the Service Department Take Your Store in 2019?

What can your service department do differently or better in the new year? Here are three ideas.

Read Now
Just how important are pay plans?

Dave Druzynski discusses where compensation ranks in salesperson motivation.

Read Now
Should You Implement That Best Practice?

Jay Acunzo explains how we should approach any idea we may want to incorporate in our dealership

Read Now
Is there any loyalty left in service?

What are you doing in your stores to try to outshine your competition and keep your customers loyal?

Read Now

Home

Vendor Ratings Rate a Vendor 57,371 Verified Ratings

Digital Marketing/PPC Traffic

97% Recommended 41 Ratings

Automotive Search Engine Marketing SEM and PPC

0% Recommended 0 Ratings

CAROi - Digital Marketing

100% Recommended 55 Ratings

PureCars SmartAdvertising

95% Recommended 20 Ratings

DealerFire SEM/PPC

100% Recommended 15 Ratings

Contact At Once! Chat + Text Digital Connections Platform

97% Recommended 721 Ratings

MessageNow

99% Recommended 620 Ratings

Website Texting

96% Recommended 239 Ratings

LeadsHub

0% Recommended 0 Ratings

ChatSmart

97% Recommended 540 Ratings

Conversations - Messaging platform with A.I.

90% Recommended 22 Ratings

Bankruptcy Lists

89% Recommended 76 Ratings

CarGurus Listing Packages (New Car Leads)

95% Recommended 509 Ratings

Autoweb New Car Leads (formerly Autobytel)

88% Recommended 36 Ratings

Trade-In Valet

100% Recommended 31 Ratings

GoldDigger

98% Recommended 398 Ratings

automotiveMastermind

100% Recommended 31 Ratings

Xchange TradeUp Program

99% Recommended 214 Ratings

AutoAlert #1 Automotive Data Mining Software Solution

90% Recommended 44 Ratings

AutoLoop Quote

100% Recommended 9 Ratings

RevenueRadar

76% Recommended 13 Ratings

Responsive Websites

98% Recommended 999 Ratings

PERQ Web Engagement

96% Recommended 63 Ratings

ProMax Websites

88% Recommended 27 Ratings

Responsive Website Platform

97% Recommended 422 Ratings

Dealer Inspire Websites

97% Recommended 375 Ratings

Dealer eProcess Responsive Websites

97% Recommended 322 Ratings

DealerFire Responsive Websites

87% Recommended 160 Ratings

Launch Digital Marketing Mobile

100% Recommended 2 Ratings

Auto/Mate AMPS

86% Recommended 116 Ratings

Autosoft Platfom DMS, Inventory, Sales and F&I

90% Recommended 110 Ratings

Dealer Management System

100% Recommended 39 Ratings

ELEAD1ONE CRM

98% Recommended 2009 Ratings

Dealer Car Search CRM

96% Recommended 302 Ratings

DealerSocket CRM

78% Recommended 461 Ratings

ProMax CRM

91% Recommended 117 Ratings

DriveCentric CRM

100% Recommended 57 Ratings

VinSolutions Connect™ CRM

90% Recommended 544 Ratings

AutoLoop XRM

92% Recommended 77 Ratings

View All Categories

View Profiles Featured Members

Rob Melone

Internet Sales Manager

Jim Glover Chevrolet

Byron Parker

Sales Associate

Hiley mazda Vw of arlinton

Kelly Stewart

Internet Coordinator

Capitol Auto Group

Kayla Klossner-Thompson

Marketing Manager

Hutcheson Ford

Stephanie London

Marketing Coordinator

The Larson Group

Recent Forum Activity Start a Discussion

New seo

Last reply by Bart Wilson
• 2 days ago

New Are you tracking everyting?

Last reply by Bart Wilson
• 2 days ago

New What is the most important component of your search strategy?

Last reply by Bart Wilson
• 2 days ago

Digital marketing via Blogs versus Video

Last reply by Roger Kalinowski
• 2 days ago

Goals

Last reply by Roger Kalinowski
• 2 days ago

Car sales

Last reply by Roger Kalinowski
• 2 days ago

Dealership Dress Codes

Last reply by R. J. James
• 3 days ago

39489
39

New Split Deals?

Last reply by Bart Wilson
• 3 days ago

CRM for small used car dealer

Last reply by Aaron Berg
• 3 days ago

New How much more ROI do your referrals generate compared to all other sales?

Last reply by Kristen Tepper
• 3 days ago

New Pay plans for store trainers

Last reply by Derrick Woolfson
• 3 days ago

New Cadillac Pinnacle - Fix the Phones requirement

Last reply by Ricky Patrick
• 3 days ago

What is a BDC?

Last reply by KRISTIE BAUM
• 3 days ago

106722
53

How do you filter "best practices"?

Last reply by Bart Wilson
• 3 days ago

View Discussions by Department

Accounting Discussions Start a Discussion

Month End

Last reply by Scott Larrabee
• July 8th

1746
4

Since when is the cost of your CRM a marketing cost?

Last reply by Derrick Woolfson
• August 9th

3138
10

Month End HELP!

Last reply by Scott Larrabee
• March 28th

2760
4

Finance Discussions Start a Discussion

can a bdc help the finance dept

Last reply by Bart Wilson
• November 14th

Sell small number of portfolios to the bank

Last reply by Mark Rask
• October 30th

Commercial Vehicle Financing

Last reply by Mark Rask
• October 31st

Fixed Ops Discussions Start a Discussion

mailers

Last reply by Mark Rask
• Last Week

Do You Experience An Increase of Customer Pay on Black-Friday?

Last reply by Mark Rask
• November 19th

When will we learn?

Last reply by Mark Rask
• Last Week

General Mgt Discussions Start a Discussion

New How much more ROI do your referrals generate compared to all other sales?

Last reply by Kristen Tepper
• 3 days ago

What drives you?

Last reply by Mark Rask
• Last Week

Do you have your 2019 goals set yet?!

Last reply by Bart Wilson
• 5 days ago

Marketing Discussions Start a Discussion

New Are you tracking everyting?

Last reply by Bart Wilson
• 2 days ago

New What is the most important component of your search strategy?

Last reply by Bart Wilson
• 2 days ago

New Are the videos your creating actually catching anybody's attention?

Last reply by Jeff Petrella
• 4 days ago

Internet/BDC Discussions Start a Discussion

New Split Deals?

Last reply by Bart Wilson
• 3 days ago

New Cadillac Pinnacle - Fix the Phones requirement

Last reply by Ricky Patrick
• 3 days ago

New Dealer website chat

Last reply by Jake Smith
• 5 days ago

Misc Industry Discussions Start a Discussion

New Pay plans for store trainers

Last reply by Derrick Woolfson
• 3 days ago

New ORDER PAIN KILLER/ANXIETY/SLEEPING/SEX PILLS ONLINE AT VERY GOOD RATES CALL/TEXT FOR DETAILS AT +1(720)663-0187

by nick dominic • 4 days ago

New Total Soup to Nuts Shopping Online

Last reply by Trevor Wilson
• 5 days ago

New Car Discussions Start a Discussion

New Sold Vehicle Follow-Up?

Last reply by Derrick Woolfson
• 3 days ago

changing prices

Last reply by Derrick Woolfson
• 5 days ago

Out Sourcing BDC

Last reply by Bart Wilson
• November 14th

Used Car Discussions Start a Discussion

BDC Rep

Last reply by Mark Rask
• Last Week

Sales Operations Manager

Last reply by Mark Rask
• November 19th

Vehicle Pictures

Last reply by Mark Curcio
• November 9th

Exclusive Blog Posts Become a Blogger

A Quick Tip to Increase Finance PVR

by Bart Wilson 2 days ago

A Quick Tip to Increase Finance PVR

by Bart Wilson 2 days ago

It's no secret that customers are wary of the Finance department. Jason explains a simple tip that can help you build trust and set you up fo…

50 0

Be the first to like this.

Where Will the Service Department Take Your Store in 2019?

by Jason Unrau 2 days ago

Where Will the Service Department Take Your Store in 2019?

by Jason Unrau 2 days ago

December is in full swing, hopefully off to a strong start. In the blink of an eye, it’s going to be New Year’s, and a blank slate will be …

69 0

Be the first to like this.

How Important are Pay Plans?

by Bart Wilson 4 days ago

How Important are Pay Plans?

by Bart Wilson 4 days ago

Dave Druzynski, Chief People Officer at Auto/Mate presents the motivators employees are looking for in a career. "They try to create pay pla…

217 0

R. J. James likes this.

Solving the Attribution Problem in Automotive

by Iris Kelley 4 days ago

Solving the Attribution Problem in Automotive

by Iris Kelley 4 days ago

Customer obsession and identity mapping will take advertising and attribution to the next level in the automotive industry. This was the key takeaway …

89 0

Be the first to like this.

3 Ways to Increase your Commissions

by Alexander Bourgeois 5 days ago

3 Ways to Increase your Commissions

by Alexander Bourgeois 5 days ago

Car Salesmen have a tough job. They have to juggle demands, personalities and the clock, all the while attempting to engage customers in a way that ma…

93 0

Alexander Bourgeois likes this.

What Can Artificial Intelligence Do For Your Dealership?

by Kyle Meier 6 days ago

What Can Artificial Intelligence Do For Your Dealership?

by Kyle Meier 6 days ago

As surprising as it may sound, many dealerships continue to rely on static forms as the primary method of engaging with consumers on their websites. Despit…

488 2

R. J. James likes this.

How You Should Approach "Best Practices"

by Bart Wilson 6 days ago

How You Should Approach "Best Practices"

by Bart Wilson 6 days ago

Jay Acunzo discusses how we should approach any ideas we want to implement to our dealership. What works for someone else in your 20 Group may no…

210 5

R. J. James and John Goll like this.

How To Get Fast and Better Results From Your Marketing

by Carol Forden 6 days ago

How To Get Fast and Better Results From Your Marketing

by Carol Forden 6 days ago

Take these actions and quickly compound your returns. Thanks to the internet, good marketing results and rising sales incomes can be bigger than merel…

148 1

John Goll and Marie Nies like this.

General Community Posts Become a Blogger

8 Trends Your Dealership Should Pay Attention To In 2019

by Ted Gaines 5 hours ago

8 Trends Your Dealership Should Pay Attention To In 2019

by Ted Gaines 5 hours ago

The industry unknowns in the coming year will catch some dealerships unprepared, while others who have paid attention will adapt to the changes and thrive.…

46 0

Be the first to like this.

5 Tips to Improve Customer Experience Before Year-End

by Rana Meier 2 days ago

5 Tips to Improve Customer Experience Before Year-End

by Rana Meier 2 days ago

While it might feel like we’re at the end of 2018 with a month and a half left in the year, another way to look at it is that we’ve still got a tenth o…

34 0

Be the first to like this.

Where Are the Leakage Points in Service Revenue? [VIDEO]

by Scot Eisenfelder 2 days ago

Where Are the Leakage Points in Service Revenue? [VIDEO]

by Scot Eisenfelder 2 days ago

CEO & Executive Chairman Scot Eisenfelder explains how leakage points in the service drive affect revenue in this video blog. …

42 0

Be the first to like this.

Freebie Friday: Greed Is Good [VIDEO]

by Bill Wittenmyer 2 days ago

Freebie Friday: Greed Is Good [VIDEO]

by Bill Wittenmyer 2 days ago

VP of Sales, CDK Global, Bill Wittenmyer explains why greed is good in this episode of Freebie Friday. …

48 0

Be the first to like this.

Building the Best Mobile Landing Pages

by Andrew Babb 3 days ago

Building the Best Mobile Landing Pages

by Andrew Babb 3 days ago

It’s the 21st century where cars and technology constantly surround us. Consumers are car shopping anywhere, anytime and on any device. Mobile l…

62 1

Be the first to like this.

Carzuz is shaking up the biz of buying!

by Michael Migliorini 3 days ago

Carzuz is shaking up the biz of buying!

by Michael Migliorini 3 days ago

The worst parts of car purchasing are going by the wayside. Everyone is shopping online for everything these days, and it’s about time we make car bu…

92 1

Phil Kandera likes this.

What’s Your Dealer’s Chemistry with The Decision-Maker?

by Anne Fleming 4 days ago

What’s Your Dealer’s Chemistry with The Decision-Maker?

by Anne Fleming 4 days ago

Change. It is always happening. Our typical reaction is either happiness and acceptance, or push and resistance. Regardless of our response, change occurs …

66 1

Roger Conant likes this.

Five Videos Every Service Department Needs

by Timmy James 4 days ago

Five Videos Every Service Department Needs

by Timmy James 4 days ago

As more dealers turn to fixed ops to grow profits, it's important not to overlook the power of video. Video is a great tool for building customer trust…

40 0

Be the first to like this.

Autotrader to shift the gear by launching innovative automotive marketplace in Australia

by Bart Wilson 5 days ago

Autotrader to shift the gear by launching innovative automotive marketplace in Australia

by Bart Wilson 5 days ago

Sydney, Australia – November 30, 2018 – Autotrader today announces the launch of its car trading platform in Australia following two yea…

83 0

Be the first to like this.

Notifications & Messages

What Can AI Do For You?

Where Will the Service Department Take Your Store in 2019?

Just how important are pay plans?

Should You Implement That Best Practice?

Is there any loyalty left in service?

Vendor Ratings Rate a Vendor 57,371 Verified Ratings

Unlock all of the community & features Join Now